DENVER ~ Denver - In a statement released today, Governor Jared Polis extended his congratulations to the newly elected Colorado Senate and House leadership for the 75th General Assembly. The governor expressed his confidence in the newly elected leaders to lead the state's legislative bodies for the next term.

Among those elected were Senate President Senator James Coleman, Senate President Pro Tempore Senator Dafna Michaelson Janet, Majority Leader Senator Robert Rodriguez, Assistant Majority Leader Senator Lisa Cutter, Majority Whip Senator Nick Hinrichsen, Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Senator Dylan Roberts, and Senate JBC members Senator Jeff Bridges and Senator-Elect Judy Amabile. On the Republican side, Minority Leader Senator Paul Lundeen, Assistant Minority Leader Senator Cleave Simpson, Senate Republican Caucus Chair Senator Byron Pelton, Minority Whip Senator Janice Rich, and Senate JBC member Senator Barb Kirkmeyer were elected. House Minority Leader Representative Rose Pugliese, House Assistant Minority Leader Representative Ty Winter, House Republican Caucus Chair Anthony Hartsook, Minority Whip Representative Ryan Armagost, and House JBC member Representative Rick Taggart were also among those elected.

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Governor Polis emphasized that Colorado remains committed to addressing issues that are important to its citizens. These include saving money for residents, removing barriers to affordable housing construction, investing in students' success, improving transportation systems to connect communities and protecting personal freedoms. He expressed his eagerness to work with the new legislative leaders to continue making progress in these areas and enhance the quality of life in Colorado.

The elections for House Democrats will take place on Monday. The governor's statement serves as a reminder of the state's focus on delivering tangible results for its citizens and working towards a better future for all Coloradans.

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